Honduras
From Honduran President to Convicted Drug Trafficker: The Rise and Fall of Juan Orlando Hernandez
Dec 03, 2025 12:29 pm CST
Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez's remarkable journey from anti-drug crusader to convicted trafficker ended with a 45-year US prison sentence, only to receive an unexpected pardon from President Donald Trump. This article explores how Hernandez allegedly transformed Honduras into a "narco-state" while maintaining the facade of a US ally in the war on drugs, and examines the political and legal aftermath of his dramatic fall from power.
Trump Pardons Former Honduras President Ahead of Critical Presidential Election
Nov 30, 2025 10:34 am CST
President Trump has pardoned former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was serving a 45-year sentence for drug trafficking, days before Honduras' presidential election. The controversial move comes alongside Trump's endorsement of right-wing candidate Nasry Asfura and threats to cut US support if Asfura loses to his leftist opponents in the upcoming three-way race.